At the core of our philosophy is the belief that the most powerful force in the world is the individual who has realized their power to do good. At Points of Light, we inspire, equip and connect nonprofits, businesses and individuals ready to apply their time, talent, voice and resources to solve society’s greatest challenges.

Points of Light Conference

Accelerate People-Powered Change

The Points of Light Conference is the world’s largest service-related convening, bringing together nonprofit, government, business and civic leaders to gain and share the knowledge, resources and connections needed to galvanize the power of people to create change. This global event provides the singular opportunity for thousands to come together to collaborate and ensure the social sector continues to grow and innovate in this rapidly changing world.

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June 10-12, 2020

Washington Hilton
Washington, D.C.

Past Conferences

2019 - St. Paul, Minnesota

The 2019 Points of Light Conference challenged attendees to not only ask “how do we get more people to volunteer to make change,” but also, “how can we create a society where it is easy for every individual to take action to accelerate change within their community around the world?”

2018 - Atlanta, Georgia

Hosted in the city that birthed the civil rights movement, the 2018 Points of Light Conference emphasized that through honest conversation and humble service of others, we can all come together to effect change.

2016 - Detroit, Michigan

Hosted in the Motor City, the 2016 Points of Light Conference demonstrated the power of partnership, and what can be achieved when nonprofits and corporations work together to tackle some of society’s most pressing problems.

2015 - Houston, Texas

From the opening plenary to the closing session, acting with urgency was a theme throughout the 2015 Points of Light Conference: disrupt the status quo, be impatient and be the spark that creates change.

2014 - Atlanta, Georgia

The 2014 Points of Light Conference inspired attendees to explore the relationship between the business and nonprofit sectors to create cross-sector alignment and help volunteer-driven organizations thrive.

2013 - Washington, D.C.

With a theme of Service Unites, the 2013 Points of Light Conference brought together corporations and nonprofits, and politicians from both sides of the aisle, to support volunteers from around the world.

2011 - New Orleans, Louisiana

Focused on community-driven change, the 2011 Points of Light Conference showcased examples of engaging programs with tangible results, inspiring attendees to innovate and create similar programs that met their own community’s needs.